Best 2D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 28,903 2D games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 2D game rankings were last updated on 3/5/2024.
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1. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
People Playground holds the #1 spot for "best 2D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 241,774 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 238,538 positive reviews and 3,236 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2019 |
| Developer | mestiez |
| Publisher | Studio Minus |
| Steam App Id | 1118200 |
2. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 697,985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 685,839 positive reviews and 12,146 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
3. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Vampire Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 225,195 positive reviews and 3,303 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,179 positive reviews and 210 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
5. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,279,718 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,249,379 positive reviews and 30,339 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 184,731 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181,135 positive reviews and 3,596 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
7. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer inspired by the Wario Land series, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,388 positive reviews and 852 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2023 |
| Developer | Tour De Pizza |
| Publisher | Tour De Pizza |
| Steam App Id | 2231450 |
8. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,169 positive reviews and 601 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
9. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 154,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151,156 positive reviews and 3,313 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
10. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 2D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,129 positive reviews and 151 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developer | David Capello |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
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 | 5,308 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 115,151 | 2/26/2016 | 97 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,750 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 813 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25,277 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31,736 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,344 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 133 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,871 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,882 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,094 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 5/11/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 133 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,808 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 648 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,108 | 5/5/2009 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,609 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,199 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 5). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 12). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). The Henry Stickmin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.